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Seeds come home after 100 years

July 5, 2013 Leave a Comment

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On 10 February 1911 Harold Pearson proclaimed “this is the place!” This was to become the Kirstenbosch Garden, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday. “We at KEW believe there is no technological reason why any plant species should go extinct. That should be our hypothesis: that no plant species should go extinct while we can prevent it.” So said Dr. Paul Smith from … [Read more...]

Celebrate the important things this Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Love is in the air. The weather is scorchingly beautiful and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We live in a part of the world where there are plenty of eco-friendly and inexpensive ways to celebrate love on this day. As is the case with most special days, this day started out with noble intentions as a simple celebration of love, and has evolved into another … [Read more...]

Project 90 by 2030 turns five

August 30, 2012 Leave a Comment

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The cold, wet winter weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the staff, associates and friends who gathered at the Two Oceans Aquarium on 15 August to wish Happy Birthday to the young and vibrant NGO, Project 90x2030. Reflecting on their first five years, Director Brenda Martin described her own transition from the development, education and gender sector into the … [Read more...]

African Renewable Energy Alliance celebrates 2nd birthday

November 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

Today, 550 members from 61 countries are working together to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy in urban and rural Africa in order to improve people's livelihoods and to protect the environment. The African Renewable Energy Alliance (AREA) is a global platform for policy-makers, business, civil society and academia to exchange information and consult on policies, … [Read more...]

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